Flamengo player causes death of cyclist in an accident

Flamengo’s left-back, Ramon Ramos, ran over a cyclist on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, that he ended up dying in his transfer to the hospital, confirmed the local police.

The accident occurred on an avenue in Barra de Tijuca, a wealthy neighborhood in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The victim, according to information from the news site Globe Sports, He was thirty years old and worked as a delivery man.

In a statement sent to AFP, the Civil Police of the state of Rio de Janeiro said that it is investigating the accident and that Ramon testified “without showing signs of drunkenness”, subsequently ensuring that he did not consume alcohol before running over the subject.

Ramon, 20 years old, He reported that “he was surprised” by the victim, who, according to his version, changed lanes “suddenly” in front of the vehicle.

The soccer player also clarified to the authorities that, after the impact, he stopped his vehicle to provide relief and called the emergency services to attend to the victim.

According to the newspaper Or Balloon, The Brazilian winger also stated that he was going at a speed compatible with the road he was traveling on. and that shortly before the point where the accident occurred there is a radar, which could eventually confirm his statement.

The Civil Police of Rio has already opened an investigation to clarify the reasons for the fatal accident. “Proceedings are being carried out to collect the images of the security cameras and information in order to clarify all the facts,” the institution added.

Ramon is a player raised at the base of Flamengo, the most popular soccer club in Brazil, and made his debut with the first team in 2018. Already established in the squad, this season he has played 24 games with the red and black team. (D)